PluginScore

readme_parser_warnings_requires_php_header_ignored

readme parser warnings requires php header ignored

The plugin readme contains metadata or formatting that WordPress.org may not parse as intended.

high weight

Why It Shows Up

Plugin Check found readme headers, sections, tags, contributors, language, or formatting that do not match repository expectations.

Why It Matters

The readme powers the WordPress.org plugin page. Parser issues can hide important metadata, show stale compatibility, or reduce discoverability.

How to Fix

  • Use standard readme headers and section names.
  • Keep short descriptions, tags, contributors, Requires at least, Requires PHP, Tested up to, and Stable tag valid and current.
  • Run the readme through Plugin Check again after editing.

References

Plugin header requirements

Affected Plugins

RankPluginScoreErrorsWarningsInstallsAddedUpdatedTop Issue
#1Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress Docs226711,7672k+Non-prefixed global variable
#2Lead Form Data Collection to CRM232111,698400Non-prefixed global variable
#3Contact Widgets For Elementor all the contact links you need in one place249081,188400Non-prefixed global variable
#4RS Elements Elementor Addon272,026321400Text Domain Mismatch
#5Melhor Envio342427610k+Nonce verification recommended
#6PhonePe Payment Solutions347710610k+Missing direct file access protection
#7Buying Buddy IDX CRM – Real Estate MLS Plugin3571240500Request data is not unslashed
#8Steady for WordPress35613700Non-prefixed global variable
#9WP GPX Maps35271004k+Non-prefixed global variable
#10Duitku Payment Gateway36507107700Text Domain Mismatch
#11Paystack Add-On for Gravity Forms399631400Text Domain Mismatch
#12FlyWP Helper – Page Cache, Page Optimization, Emails for FlyWP Server Control Panel4020814k+Non-prefixed global variable
#13Paystack MemberPress407176400Output is not escaped
#14Multipage407228900Unsafe printing function
#15Simple Meta Tags422813700Output is not escaped
#16Simple Regenerate Slug48186400Unsafe printing function
#17Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor54419557k+Text Domain Mismatch
#18HAL5810624500Text Domain Mismatch
#19Just Responsive Images60257500Missing direct file access protection
#20Qikink Print On Demand and DropShipping6114231k+Input is not validated
#21Dehkadeh Fonts631175800Text Domain Mismatch
#22DOKU Payment695446500wp function not compatible with requires wp
#23Comment Form Js Validation702382k+Missing Arg Domain
#24ConvertCalculator: Build Cost, Price, Quotation, ROI Interactive Calculators70912800Output is not escaped
#25Web Accessibility with Max Access712211800curl curl setopt
#26Datareporter Webcare741221700Non-prefixed global variable
#27Simple ads.txt82861k+Missing direct file access protection
#28Marin Companion871966400Non-prefixed global variable
#29Coinbase Commerce Payment Gateway for WooCommerce942154k+Missing Arg Domain
#30Post Category Prev-Next Link Fix94341k+Missing direct file access protection
#31Amelia Calendar Essential Shortcodes9629500Not In Footer
#32Carousel Slider Block for Gutenberg96481250k+Text Domain Mismatch
#33Classic Widgets97232m+outdated tested upto header
#34Gosign – Background Container Block97191k+Not In Footer
#35Gosign – Contact Person Box Block97341k+Missing Version
#36Gosign – Gallery box Block971141k+Missing Version
#37Ozow Gateway for WooCommerce97210800Non-prefixed constant